León
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: León month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in León are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 33–35°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), November the coldest (average low 23°C), and October the wettest (about 507 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5 | 23.5 | 6 | 11.2 |
| February | 35.3 | 24.0 | 4 | 11.5 |
| March | 36.3 | 24.8 | 10 | 11.8 |
| April | 36.0 | 25.5 | 53 | 11.8 |
| May | 33.4 | 24.9 | 285 | 10.4 |
| June | 31.5 | 24.2 | 328 | 9.4 |
| July | 33.7 | 24.7 | 123 | 10.9 |
| August | 32.9 | 24.4 | 248 | 10.4 |
| September | 31.6 | 23.8 | 372 | 9.8 |
| October | 30.2 | 23.4 | 507 | 8.9 |
| November | 31.2 | 23.2 | 210 | 10.0 |
| December | 33.3 | 23.3 | 21 | 10.7 |
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People and places shaping León
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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026Past and future events in León
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Previously
- Eruption of the Momotombo volcano in 1610
Buried the original city of León, known today as León Viejo.
Sources checked (20)
- Leon
- Alcaldía Municipal de León, Nicaragua - Facebook
- Alcaldía Municipal de León, Nicaragua (2026) - govserv.org
- THE STATE OF THE WORLD'S HUMAN RIGHTS
- León, Nicaragua - Wikipedia
- León Department - Wikipedia
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- León, Spain - Wikipedia
- León, Guanajuato - Wikipedia
- León (España) - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
- Leonoticias: noticias de León y provincia
- La ciudad - Página Oficial de Turismo de León
- A Guide to León, Spain - Lonely Planet
- Insider’s Guide to León on the Camino Francés Route
- León | Roman Ruins, Gothic Cathedrals & Tapas | Britannica
- León, Spain - WorldAtlas
- Panthera leo - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
- The best León (Department) Museums & exhibitions 2026 - Free cancellation
- Visit León: 2026 Travel Guide for León, León Department
- Wikidata structured records for León
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01 · OverviewLeón, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow León took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting León
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in León
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in León
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in León
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for León
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about León
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Frequently Asked Questions about León
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01 · Q&AWhere is León located and what are its coordinates?
León is situated in Nicaragua at geographic coordinates 12.4353, -86.8786, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of León?
León has a recorded population of approximately 144,538 and observes the America/Managua time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in León?
Official and commonly spoken languages in León include ES-NI, English, with NIO used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for León?
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